Business Leaders of America Podcast

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I recently sat down with @tim_maliyil on the Business Leaders of America Podcast.

Tim has spent more than 30 years building and scaling technology companies across cybersecurity, SaaS, e-commerce, and AI.

Today, he's focused on a different challenge: using AI to help pet owners better understand and care for their animals through PerkyPet Inc., an AI-powered wellness platform that combines veterinary science and machine learning to support proactive pet health.

In our conversation, we discussed:

🚨 Lessons learned growing AlertBoot to $40M+ in revenue
🧠 The realities of AI adoption and where businesses are getting it right and wrong
💡 The differences between being a founder and stepping into executive leadership roles
🐶 How PerkyPet is helping pet owners take a more proactive approach to their pets' health and wellness

If you're a pet owner, you'll definitely want to check out what Tim and the team are building with PerkyPet.

🎧 Full episode below. 👇

https://t.co/avvEOX61mQ

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I recently had the opportunity to sit down with @TheMalikJackson on the Business Leaders of America Podcast, and this was one of the most honest conversations about the reality of life after professional sports.

Most people see the NFL while the lights are on.

They see the contracts, the stadiums, the highlights, and the success.

What they don’t see is what happens after the game ends.

In this conversation, we talked about:
💰 The financial pressure and lifestyle expectations athletes face
🧠 The mental transition that happens when your identity is no longer tied to the game
📉 How quickly structure, routine, and support systems disappear after retirement
⚡ Why he built The Care League to help athletes, executives, and busy families reclaim time and reduce stress
🎓 How TigerMe is helping students navigate education and future career paths using AI

This episode goes far beyond football. It’s about identity, transition, business, purpose, and rebuilding after the thing you dedicated your life to comes to an end.

🎧 Full episode below 👇

https://t.co/YMwJvGRnSL

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Will Harvey recently joined me on the Business Leaders of America Podcast!

Will is the Founder of Harvey Capital LLC, a private real estate credit firm focused on real estate lending, investing, and disciplined capital management.

What stood out most in this conversation is how focused he is on discipline and downside protection.

While a lot of investors chase trends or force deals, Will takes almost the opposite approach, emphasizing patience, margin of safety, and being willing to sit on cash rather than deploy capital into mediocre opportunities.

We talked about what’s actually shaped his approach to investing:
📉 Why protecting capital matters more than chasing returns
🧠 How long-term thinking creates opportunities most investors overlook
🤝 Why investing alongside partners changes the way he evaluates risk
📊 How he identifies mispriced opportunities in both public and private real estate markets

This was a great conversation on real estate investing, risk management, patience, and what it really takes to build long-term wealth through disciplined decision-making.

🎧 Full episode below 👇
https://t.co/zSeK7ZURp4

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I sat down with Joshua Lifrak, Director of Performance and Coaching at Limitless Minds and author of WIN TODAY, to talk about what mental performance actually looks like behind the scenes for elite athletes, championship teams, and high-performing leaders.

Most people think it’s about motivation or “mindset tips.”

In reality, it’s much deeper and far more practical.

We got into:
🧠 Why the real goal isn’t perfection, but presence and awareness in real time
⚾ What it was actually like inside the Chicago Cubs organization during the 2016 World Series run
🔄 Why neutral thinking beats positive thinking in high-pressure decision-making environments
📈 How elite performers build consistency by focusing on daily execution instead of long-term overwhelm

This conversation breaks down the mental frameworks that separate high performers from everyone else and how those same principles translate far beyond sports.

🎧 Full episode below 👇

https://t.co/qR6ndXbM38

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I sat down with @Jackoujo , founder of @OujoWealth , and his story challenges a belief a lot of people hold:

“If you work hard enough, it will all work out.”

He spent nearly a decade working his way through professional baseball, reached Triple-A, one step away from the Major Leagues

and then got released.

No plan.
Starting over in his 30s.
A growing family depending on him.

What stood out wasn’t just the setback, it was how he actually rebuilt from it.

A few things we got into:
📊 Why his first business plan wasn’t based on hope, it was built entirely on math (expenses, revenue, and downside risk before anything else)
🤝 How he built trust early by giving clients full written financial plans upfront
🧠 Why most entrepreneurs fail early, not from lack of effort, but from waiting too long to hire and trying to do everything themselves

This wasn’t motivation.
It was a real playbook for starting over and rebuilding from nothing.

🎧 Full episode below 👇

https://t.co/Sed9rpEbWj

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@JosephShalaby_ recently joined me on the Business Leaders of America Podcast! Joseph is the Founder and CEO of @Emortgagecap , one of the fastest-growing mortgage companies in the country, operating in over 40 states with a network of 900+ loan officers nationwide.

What stood out most in this conversation is how hands-on he still is in the business.

He’s not a “step away from the front lines” CEO. He still originates loans himself and stays deeply involved in both recruiting and day-to-day execution inside the company.

We talked about what’s actually driven his growth in a volatile industry:
⚡ Speed is the real competitive advantage in lending
📱 Personal brand has become a major driver of trust, recruiting, and growth
🧠 Resilience is what separates long-term builders from everyone else

This was a real look into what it actually takes to build and scale inside one of the most competitive and unpredictable industries in business.

🎧 Full episode below 👇

https://t.co/O0aQeQ6N9C

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I recently had Dr. Adam Link, Founder of Fireweed Capital, on the podcast and the conversation challenges a lot of what people think they know about investing. 🎙️

There’s this idea that if you just follow the “right” strategy, everything works out.

But in reality, most strategies fall apart the moment real life gets involved.

Adam brought a completely different perspective, blending his background in tech with years of real-world investing experience.

Here’s what stood out:
📊 Most investors don’t fail because of bad strategies, they fail because of poorly timed decisions
📉 Many “diversified” portfolios are far more concentrated than people realize
🚀 As income grows, the strategy has to evolve with it

A thoughtful, experience-driven perspective on how wealth is actually built and managed.

🎧 Full episode below 👇

https://t.co/8C3N9OeqCA

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I sat down with Richard McWhorter, Managing Partner & Private Wealth Advisor at SRM Private Wealth, to talk about what his work really looks like behind the scenes when advising high-net-worth families and individuals.

Most people think it’s about investments.

In reality, that’s only a small piece of the picture.

We got into:
🧠 How wealth is actually managed for high-net-worth families beyond just investments
💰 How major financial decisions are made when real money and complexity are involved
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How family dynamics, advisors, and multi-generational planning all intersect in wealth decisions

🎧 Full episode below 👇

https://t.co/XcOx5i3Hem

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Most people are focused on the wrong question when it comes to AI.

It’s not “Will it replace me?”

It’s 👉 “Am I learning how to use it before someone else does?”

On the Business Leaders of America Podcast, I sat down with Derrick O'Neal Founder of TrainingX. AI, who’s been building in this space since 2013.

Here’s what stood out:

🧠 Your knowledge can now be turned into systems that work for you 24/7
📈 “Prompting literacy” is quickly becoming a core skill across every industry
🚀 The people who win will be the ones who learn how to work with it

We’re in one of those moments where the gap is about to widen fast.

Some people will adapt.
Some won’t.

The ones who do will have a massive advantage.

If you’re building, leading, or trying to stay ahead, this is a conversation you should hear.

🎧 Full episode below 👇

https://t.co/g5buQtJHkU

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On the Business Leaders of America Podcast, I sat down with Reed Nyffeler, CEO & Founder of Signal to uncover what it truly takes to scale a franchise system successfully.

Key takeaways from our conversation:
• Align your team and franchisees on the destination, not just the process, clarity drives execution.
• Build trust and reputation through exceptional service first; price and growth follow.
• Opportunities like FilterGo give aspiring entrepreneurs a low-barrier path to start their own business and take ownership of their success.

For anyone scaling a business or franchise, Reed’s approach offers practical lessons on leadership, strategy, and impact.

🎧 Listen to the full episode below.

https://t.co/x58nzIw3VO

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What does it really take to build a company that lasts?

On the Business Leaders of America Podcast, I spoke with Lee Benson, CEO of @executetowin , about creating sustainable growth, high-performing teams, and maintaining impact as your business scales.

Key takeaways from our conversation:
📈 Why disciplined execution and value creation, not just growth, are the ultimate measures of success
🧠 How the MIND methodology aligns teams, metrics, and culture to drive results
🤝 The power of holistic value creation, material, emotional, and spiritual, in building resilient organizations

If you’re leading a business or team and want practical insights to scale effectively while keeping your people engaged, this episode is packed with actionable lessons.

🎧 Listen to the full episode below. 👇

https://t.co/6eccaGXm3P

[Tim Brown @81TimBrown]

Success shortcut:
Learn from other people’s mistakes.
Take the lesson—skip the pain.

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In the latest episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, I sat down with Jim McCann - Founder & Chairman of @1800flowers💐- to discuss what it really takes to build a company that lasts for decades.

Jim’s journey started with a $10,000 flower shop in Manhattan. Nearly 50 years later, it has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in gifting, powered by innovation, resilience, and a deep commitment to relationships.

Here’s what we explore:
📞 How a simple phone number helped transform a local shop into a national brand
📈 Why embracing new technology early from 800 numbers to e-commerce to AI, created lasting competitive advantages
🤝 Why strong relationships remain the true North Star in business and leadership

This conversation offers a powerful look at entrepreneurship, innovation, and the habits that build enduring companies, packed with decades of wisdom for anyone building a business or leading a team.

🎧 Listen to the full episode below. 👇

https://t.co/prrF3NA7cO

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In the latest episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, I sat down with @johngmagic , Executive Director of @hopeonwheels and @GenesisInspired , TEDx speaker, author, and professional magician, to talk about what it really means to lead with purpose.

John oversees nearly $40 million in philanthropic impact nationwide, funding pediatric cancer research and expanding access to the arts for children in under-resourced communities.

Here’s what we explore:
✨ How “one-degree micro-shifts” can create extraordinary results in leadership and life
🎯 Why aligning Team, Brand, and Cause is the real formula for sustainable success
🧠 A powerful reframe on imposter syndrome
🎭 How storytelling and presence can transform the way you inspire your team

This conversation is a masterclass in blending business discipline with creativity, wonder, and heart.
If you’re a leader who wants to drive results and meaning, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now. 👇

https://t.co/Db1JrKjmU9

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After more than 40 years on Wall Street, Dominick Valenti, founder of Valenti Partners LLC, built his career structuring deals, financing companies, and helping investors navigate high-stakes decisions where discipline mattered more than hype.

In the latest episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, Dominick shares the lessons only decades in the trenches can teach.

What you’ll take away from this episode:

📉 Why protecting principal is the foundation of long-term success
🧠 How experienced dealmakers evaluate risk and opportunity
🎯 Why mastering your craft, and staying in your lane, is the ultimate advantage

This episode is a rare look inside the mindset built over four decades on Wall Street.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now. 👇
https://t.co/FtIkeQgFsA

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Most people spend their lives searching for opportunity, while overlooking the gold that’s already in their backyard.

In the latest episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, I sat down with Ron Rubin, Executive Chairman of @republicoftea , owner of @RiverRoadWines , and author of Gold in Your Backyard: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and the Power of a Dream.

Here’s what we explore:
🍃 How Ron built and scaled purpose-driven companies across multiple decades
⚖️ His framework for taking values-based risks and making better long-term decisions
⏳ How a life-threatening health scare reshaped his perspective on leadership and legacy

This episode is a powerful reminder that the greatest opportunities are often closer than we think.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now. 👇
https://t.co/2nG4TqEH6j

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Most investors focus on finding the next “hot” deal. The best investors focus on understanding risk, timing, and how assets actually perform over time.

In the latest episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, I sat down with @GeorgePinoCBI of Commercial Brokers International to talk about what separates experienced commercial real estate investors from everyone else and what the market is signaling right now.

What you’ll take away from this episode:
🏢 The reality behind today’s commercial real estate market trends
📉 Where investors can misjudge value and how that impacts long-term returns
🔑 Why consistency in assets like STNL can play a major role in wealth-building strategies
🧭 How serious investors are thinking about portfolio strategy in today’s environment

🎧 Listen to the full episode now. 👇

https://t.co/duYZTzbdGF

[Tim Brown @81TimBrown]

The Winning Formula
Great men accept accountability as a cost, not a burden.
Men are not designed to walk alone—accountability provides strength and recovery.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Proverbs 27:17

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@JacobSapochnick is an immigration attorney, CEO of Sapochnick Law Firm, and founder of @passrightusvisa . Over the years, he has helped thousands of individuals, startups, and corporations navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration and built a massive social media presence of over 2 million followers along the way.

In the latest episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, Jacob shares how growing his brand helped him scale his law firm and tech platform, while maintaining high-quality, personalized service for his clients.

Here’s what we explore:
🌎 How Jacob helps individuals and businesses achieve the American Dream through U.S. immigration

📱 The strategies behind growing a large, engaged social media audience and its impact on his business

💡 The systems and principles he uses to scale his firm without losing quality

💳 Insights on the new Gold Card and what it means for immigrants and entrepreneurs

🎧 Listen to the full episode now. 👇

https://t.co/DvqfN5yMY4

[Tim Brown @81TimBrown]

God gives the second chance -grit finishes it.
I'm so proud of Sam Darnold. What a story. He kept working, and the doubters kept doubting.
Sam won!